What could be better than piping hot gourmet macaroni and cheese, a steaming bowl of hearty homemade clam chowder or a hot slice of Tuscan wood-fired pizza? Not much could beat it said folks taking in the hot and tasty fare on Saturday’s chilly afternoon.

Six gourmet food trucks served from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. on South Main Street Canandaigua as part of a new addition to festivities taking place on North Main Street at the seventh annual Christkindl Market at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum.

“This is a great idea — and it’s delicious,” said Bryan Meyer. Bryan and Mary Meyer from Canandaigua were digging into a bowl of macaroni and cheese from Macarollin (as in “macaroni rolling along,” said the food truck’s owner, Chuck Andrews).

“The more they can do to tie attractions around the area to downtown the better,” said Bryan. “This is tremendous.”

Andrews, who is from the Rochester area and whose macaroni and cheese is made with Cuba cheese, made in Cuba, Allegany County, said he was impressed with Canandaigua. “This place is very welcoming,” he said. Even before he opened his truck for business on South Main Saturday, when he worked with local officials about the arrangements, it was a smooth and pleasant experience, he said. “I got the message that we are glad you are here,” he said.

The market continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, 295 N Main St. The cost is $6 (free for children under 12). The event includes a Festival of Trees, Elf School, dinner dance, organ grinder, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more Visit www.grangerhomestead.org